Sensory Neurons

Unipolar neurons are always ....

• Sensory

• Reflex

• Visual

• Only in the CNS

The functioning of the olfactory system relies on....

• Unipolar

• Tripolar

• Bipolar

• Multipolar

A neuron that connects the ear to the central nervous system is called

• A motor neuron

• A relay neuron

• A sensory neuron

• The spinal cord

The optic nerve is a

• Motor nerve

• Relay nerve

• Sensory nerve

What type of neuron is responsible for transmitting sensory information to the central nervous system?

• Motor neuron

• Relay neuron

• Sensory neuron

• Interneuron

Which part of the nervous system do sensory neurons primarily connect to?

• Central nervous system

• Peripheral nervous system

• Autonomic nervous system

• Sympathetic nervous system

Sensory neurons are primarily involved in which of the following functions?

• Muscle contraction

• Sensory perception

• Hormone secretion

• Cognitive processing

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What is the main role of sensory neurons in the human body?

• To transmit motor commands

• To relay sensory information

• To process cognitive functions

• To regulate autonomic functions

Which of the following best describes the structure of a sensory neuron?

• Long axon, short dendrites

• Short axon, long dendrites

• Multiple axons, no dendrites

• No axon, multiple dendrites

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In which part of the body would you find a high concentration of sensory neurons?

• Heart

• Liver

• Skin

• Kidneys